Qantas agrees to alliance with emirates; no equity stake
Qantas shares jump 6 pct in early trade; Deal aimed at helping revive Qantas' int'l business; Would help Emirates compete vs Etihad, Qatar Airways
September 6, 2012 9:49
Crescent Wealth to launch Australia’s 1st Islamic pension fund
Australian fund manager Crescent Wealth plans to launch the country's first Islamic pension fund by December and allocate between 15 to 30 percent of it in property, its managing director said.
June 28, 2012 2:00
Australia's NSW Revives Islamic Finance Push
The government of the Australian state of New South Wales, home to the country's financial capital Sydney, will send a group to Dubai this week to discuss ways to develop the Islamic finance industry, officials said.
May 13, 2012 9:21
Six of the World’s Best Water Parks
As Yas Waterworld in Abu Dhabi prepares to open its gates later on this year, Kipp takes a ride through six of the best water parks from around the world that you must visit…
May 6, 2012 3:35
Egypt detains Australian journalist, US student
Egyptian authorities detained an Australian journalist and an American student on Saturday on suspicion they had distributed cash to workers and incited them to take part in a strike called by activists demanding an end to army rule, the state news agency said.
February 12, 2012 2:31
Australia imposes new sanctions on Syrian leaders
Australia imposed new travel bans and financial sanctions on Syrian leaders on Tuesday as it steps up actions to force an end to violence against Syria's civilian population.
February 7, 2012 3:14Dubai’s Emirates reconsidering FIFA sponsorship
Dubai's Emirates has not yet begun discussions on extending its multi-million dollar FIFA sponsorship beyond 2014, it said on Wednesday, after a report quoted an airline official saying the Gulf Arab carrier would not renew the contract.
November 2, 2011 3:41Qantas to cut fares to win back passengers after chaos
Australia's Qantas Airways is set to cut fares in an effort to win back customers after grounding its entire fleet for 48 hours in a deliberate tactic to gain the upper hand in a labour dispute, a newspaper said on Tuesday.
November 1, 2011 11:25US Apache plans $1.5B Egypt investments in 2012
American oil and gas company Apache Corp plans to increase investments in its Egypt operations by $1.5 billion starting in 2012, Egypt's General Authority for Free-zones and Investments (GAFI) said on Saturday.
October 30, 2011 2:57
Let the camels fly…
Or sail. People in Saudi are reportedly asking Australian authorities to send their camels to the Kingdom rather than kill them. Sounds like a good deal.
January 20, 2010 4:43
Calling all students
Abu Dhabi plans to develop edu- tourism in the emirate. Considering how profitable the industry could be if strategies are implemented correctly, it could work well here.
March 17, 2009 1:23
Qatar's Leverage Over Banks Is On The Wane
Qatar needs to find a home for billions of dollars raised from gas exports each year, writes Una Galani.
May 22, 2013 9:43
First report by Etisalat covering global footprint
Telecom company exhibits its high impact projects, including Mobile Baby.
May 21, 2013 6:01
Qatar Should Consider More Flexible Exchange Rate - Central Banker
As the World Cup draws closer, Qatar's fiscal spending, its only policy tool, may become difficult to restrict.
May 21, 2013 4:23
Minimum wage 'unfair' for employers?
FNC member argues that minimum wage for domestic workers and maids is 'taking advantage' of employers.
May 20, 2013 4:24
Taking on Abercrombie & Fitch
Controversial views from the clothing company's CEO causes huge backlash.
May 16, 2013 2:43